NOVPUB"The Daqian fleet? Is it from Huangji Continent?"
Upon hearing Chijian’s words, Wang Ba’s expression froze, and he quickly grasped the situation.
Chijian nodded, then a look of confusion appeared in his eyes:
"Daqian is not isolated from other continents, but normally it’s just some merchant ships at most. These fleets are flying the dragon flag of the Daqian Royal Family, clearly indicating they are royal fleets..."
Wang Ba’s heart stirred, and he spoke:
"Since senior is puzzled, why don’t we go have a look right now?"
Chijian hesitated, as if thinking of something, then nodded his head.
Ying He and Li Yingfu had already shown great initiative by driving the iron ship quickly toward the depths of the fog.
Before they approached, several sharp warning sounds came from within the fleet.
Soon, a calm voice rose:
"We have strayed into these waters by mistake, with no intention to intrude. Please, do not take offense."
At the same time as the voice sounded, a Nascent Soul stage aura rose from the ship.
Although this aura was consciously displayed, Wang Ba still immediately sensed the bravado within it.
"Nascent Soul Middle Stage?"
Wang Ba’s mind gave a slight pause.
Chijian, however, showed a look of surprise and doubt, suddenly testing the waters by calling out:
"Ye Hao?"
As he spoke these words,
There was an instant silence on the ship.
After a brief calm, the steady voice came again, this time with an incredulous delight and a trembling tone:
"Eighth imperial uncle?"
Before the words fully settled,
A figure had already flown out from the ship.
The man was handsome and young, dressed in an imperial robe, exuding a natural nobility.
Seeing the brief exchange between the two, Wang Ba was surprised as he looked at Chijian.
"Eighth imperial uncle?"
Chijian, with a trace of embarrassment, explained, "I haven’t told you before, I’m the eighth. However, I don’t fancy all that, so I left Daqian long ago... I’ll go ask some questions first, then I’ll explain everything to you later."
As he spoke, he flew up hurriedly to meet the figure from the fleet’s ship.
Seeing his eagerness, Wang Ba could only nod his head.
In his heart, he was both astonished and suddenly understood.
He truly hadn’t expected this disheveled Chijian to be a member of the Daqian Royal Family.
No wonder he knew some secrets that common folk did not.
Standing on deck, Wang Ba, Ying He, and Li Yingfu all cooperatively inclined their heads slightly to let the two talk freely.
In a short while, Wang Ba saw a flash before his eyes and saw Chijian come down in a hurry, an anxious expression on his face:
"Wang Xiaozi, I thank you for the past few days. I will keep in mind your guidance on the Method of Ice Dao. If there’s a chance in the future, I’ll certainly repay the favor!"
"There’s an urgent matter in Daqian; I must rush back immediately!"
Wang Ba was quite surprised:
"So soon? Does senior require our help?"
Chijian hesitated briefly, then suddenly turned back and shouted,
"Xiao Haozi, bring the dragon order of Qian here!"
In mid-air, the youthful man in the imperial robe quickly flew over and gave Wang Ba, Ying He, and Li Yingfu a bow, "Daqian’s Ye Hao greets all fellow Daoists."
But sensing the aura of the Golden Core on Wang Ba’s body, he looked hesitantly at Chijian.
Chijian couldn’t help cursing:
"What are you looking at! Hurry up and bring it out!"
The young man with the face showing embarrassment quickly pulled out a golden token with a dragon’s head from his sleeve and said,
"Fellow Daoists, please do not take offense. This token is no ordinary one. In my line, we only have this one piece."
Upon the dragon-headed token, spiritual light circulated, emanating an aura that was indeed of a Fourth-Grade Magical Treasure!
Realizing the extraordinary nature of the Dragon Order, Wang Ba’s heart tensed slightly. Yet instead of taking it, he looked towards Chijian:
"Senior, this is..."
Chijian, though immersed in the world of the sword, was still of royal heritage, not ignorant of manners and propriety, and quickly said:
"This object is forged mainly from East Dragon Iron, available only on Huang Ji Continent. It represents not only the identity of the core bloodline of the Royal Clan but also carries a trace of the fate of Qian on it. It can assist and accelerate cultivation, and its effects are quite remarkable. Even at the stage of Immortal Ascension, it would still be useful... Although giving this to you does not fully convey my appreciation, it can be seen as a small compensation. You must accept it."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ba pondered for a moment.
Many things need not be said; the value of this Dragon Order was obviously much greater than the help he had given to Chijian.
Yet Chijian was so generously giving it to him. It wasn’t just about being magnanimous, clearly, there was another implication.
As his thoughts turned, he roughly understood Chijian’s intent.
He couldn’t help frowning and asking in doubt:
"What exactly has happened in Huang Ji Continent that makes the senior treat it so gravely?" 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓅𝓊𝓫.𝒸ℴ𝓶
Chijian rarely hesitated.
The young man in the imperial robe reminded him softly from the side:
"Eighth imperial uncle..."
This reminder seemed to help Chijian make up his mind as he immediately said,
"On Huang Ji Continent, a mysterious Heresy has emerged in recent years... But that’s not the most troubling part. The most troubling is that old..."
"Eighth imperial uncle!"
The young man in the imperial robe suddenly interjected in a low voice, interrupting Chijian.
Seeing this, Wang Ba quickly raised his hand to stop Chijian,
"Since it concerns secrets, it is better if senior doesn’t say it."
As he spoke, he gave the young man an apologetic smile.
The young man also courteously showed a color of apology and offered the Dragon Order with both hands to Wang Ba,
"Fellow Daoist, please do not take offense. This matter concerns the survival of Daqian and must be treated with extreme caution. This token, being a token of the eighth imperial uncle’s will, I ask you to please accept it."
As a member of the Royal Family, despite the offense, he didn’t lose grace, which made it difficult for one to get angry with him.
Wang Ba internally praised him.
However, he didn’t accept the Dragon Order.
Shaking his head, he said, "Since it involves the survival of Daqian, perhaps this Dragon Order may be useful. We should prioritize important matters."
